Tasty Tuesday(on Thursday)

I've probably lost a ton of readers out there with the lack of posting in general but we've had a ton of stuff going on & illnesses hitting our house. Hopefully I'll be able to post more regular but I've said that a few times already. So since I missed Tasty Tuesday again this week, I'm going to do this on Thursday!!! Just this once!

Spicy Chicken Fideo Soup

8 ounces vermicelli, broken in half(we used orzo)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion chopped fine
8 cups chicken broth
2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle in adobo
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded into bite-sized pieces
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese

1. Cook vermicelli and 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.

2. Add onion and remaining oil to pot and cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes, chipotle,  and pasta and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente, 10-12 minutes. Stir in chicken and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with avocado, cilantro and cheese. Serve.

I'm trying to remember for sure what we did with the Rotel but I'm pretty sure we used tomatoes with jalapenos in them but you can use just green chilies to tone down the spicyness. Thought a good soup recipe would be good for this colder weather we're having and this one is done in no time!